LYCOMING COLLEGE SUMMER MAGAZINE 2023

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The decisions made by the board of trustees build upon its commitment to investing in the quality of the student experience at Lycoming College. A debt restructuring plan was approved, and it will enable the College to continue improving the quality of its facilities, potentially residence halls and academic buildings. In addition, the board authorized the administration to continue collaborating with the City of Williamsport on a plan to construct a collegiate quality baseball field in Brandon Park adjacent to campus. This latter initiative is necessary to support our baseball team and a roster of 35-40 student-athletes in 2023-24. Although the timing is still to be determined, the board also authorized the demolition of Forrest Hall, the three story residence hall located near the center of campus. Built in 1968, the dormitory’s suite-style arrangement with an adjoining bathroom between two rooms was unique for that time. James M. and Katherine ’28 Forrest Mathers named Forrest Hall in memory of Mrs. Mathers’ parents, Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher Bliss Forrest, and sister, Anna Forrest Burfeindt. The offices of college advancement and alumni relations will be sharing opportunities to celebrate and commemorate the legacy of Forrest Hall. Finally, I want to thank all the donors who made a gift during the recent Days of Giving. We are both humbled and inspired that alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, foundations, and friends established records in number of donors (1,439), number of gifts (1,749), and total given ($485,320). We are also deeply grateful to the board of trustees who supported the campaign with trustee matches. It is the support of all these constituent groups that enables Lycoming College to be one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation. Enjoy the summer months!

Kent C. Trachte, Ph.D. President

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